How far is Grand Rapids, MI from Brownlee Park, MI?

The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MI to Brownlee Park, MI is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.52 mi
01h 24m
Flight
51.92 mi
83.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.92 mi
Kilometers
83.56 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.52 mi
Kilometers
108.67 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownlee Park
Sun, May 31, 5:57 AM EDT
Return by in Grand Rapids
Sun, May 31, 7:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Rapids
2026-05-31T04:33
Arrive Brownlee Park
Sun, May 31, 5:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Rapids
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Otsego
MI

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

From Grand Rapids
33.7 mi
00h 42m
To Brownlee Park
33.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Brownlee Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Brownlee Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Fulton Street West

    587 ft · 30 sec · Fulton Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ionia Avenue Southwest

    1288 ft · 50 sec · Ionia Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cherry Street Southwest

    87 m · 16 sec · Cherry Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    35.5 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 89 East, M 43 East: Plainwell

    1357 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Allegan Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Allegan Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Jackson Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road

  10. 10

    Continue on M 89

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89

  11. 11

    Continue on East Richplain Drive

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on East C Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East D Avenue

    2587 ft · 33 sec · East D Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on M 89

    8 mi · 9 min · M 89

  16. 16

    Continue on M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  17. 17

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Raymond Road

    3261 ft · 2 min · North Raymond Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cohasset Avenue

    153 m · 22 sec · Cohasset Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cohasset Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Brownlee Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 South
35.8 mi · 53%
M 89
9.01 mi · 13%
West Michigan Avenue
6.14 mi · 9%
Jackson Road
4.54 mi · 7%
East Richplain Drive
3.25 mi · 5%
East Michigan Avenue
1.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 131 South

Merge slight right

35.5 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otsego
00h 42m from Grand Rapids
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grand Rapids and Sunny near Brownlee Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Brownlee Park?

The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Otsego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Grand Rapids and 33.8 miles from Brownlee Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.97 one way or $17.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Rapids and Sunny near Brownlee Park.

Stop Ideas Near Otsego

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Otsego, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Otsego.

RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

21 mi away
459 North Burdick St.
RAIL

Bangor

38 mi away
541 Railroad St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

45 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Holland station

49 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Brownlee Park. Straight-line distance: 51.92 mi (83.56 km).

Grand Rapids

#1 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Brownlee Park

#2 Brownlee Park

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population2,108
Coordinates42.3189300, -85.1424900
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Rapids (-85.66809, 42.96336)
End: Brownlee Park (-85.14249, 42.31893)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.02 L · about $8.97
Round trip
$17.95
4.76 gal · 18.04 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.97 $17.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.65 $11.08 $22.15
Diesel $5.30 $12.62 $25.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Brownlee Park. The current time is 04:33:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.